The Combilift company was established by two great engineers, Robert Moffett and Martin McVicar. Between them, they had over four decades of experience in engineering when they founded the company in 1998 within Monaghan, Ireland. In just over a decade, Combilift became a leader within the worldwide long-load handling market, delivering machines to over 50 markets all around the world. Supported by a trusted global network of distributors that have assisted expand distribution into numerous markets around the world and utilizing their extensive experience and knowledge, Moffett and McVicar have created equipment that are in high demand and had sold 10,000 models by mid 2009.
Below is a summary of several of the Combilift units.
There are a range of mast options for the C-Series Combilifts, while these machinery offer up to nine meters and lift capacities that top out at 25,000 kilograms. Engines are available in gas or LPG, diesel, and battery or electric and the C-Series Combilifts can operate within guided aisles as narrow as 210 centimetres wide.
The Combilift Straddle Carriers could move fully loaded containers which can weigh up to 35 tons. These loads can be transported all around a work site or facility and the Combilift Straddle Carrier could lift fully loaded containers where needed, whether it be from trailer to trailer, from the trailer to the ground or from the ground to the trailer. These kinds of machines are a cost-effective, efficient solution for numerous shipping, haulage, and distribution businesses, even those with low throughput levels.
The SL-Series side-loaders are machines capable of driving in four directions due to its multi-directional steering. This all-wheel drive, hydrostatic forklift could benefit businesses in many ways, one of which is to allow facilities to have aisles which are narrower. It also enables the capability to block or bilk stack by driving forward. This highly manoeuvrable truck is usually found to be a better choice compared to many standard sit-down sideloaders because of the many extra capabilities and features.